Lucious and Cookie in Jozi: 6 things you have to know

Cape Town – Empire fever is running high in South Africa with two stars of the hit show doing a fan tour in Johannesburg.

Taraji P Henson and Terrence Howard who play Cookie and Luscious Lyon in the Fox (DStv 125) show gave media some insight into the characters they play at a press conference at Multchoice City.

Here are 6 things we learnt about the pair.

1. Cookie's favourite line

Boo Boo Kitty. Terrence added that this is the first catch phrase Taraji did ad lib.

2. Taraji was scared to take on the role

"I thought people would hate Cookie and I was scared to take on the job. She calls one son who is gay a faggot, she beats one with a broom, she sold crack and she went to jail. The challenge for me was finding her redeeming qualities. She's a dangerous character to play and if you just played her with sass and attitude everyone would hate her. You have to show the why, what drives this woman and I think everyone fell in love with her cause she's a lioness, and she'll do anything to protect her family," said Taraji.